These topics and more are covered in greater detail in the following traditional classroom course:

About

This practical course gives you the expertise to implement a successful Safety Management System (SMS) in your airline with the latest tools and processes. Gain the skills to implement a phased and manageable workload that will allow you to comply with regulatory requirements. Learn how to take a proactive approach to risk management and promote an ongoing safety culture within your organization.

Please note: This virtual classroom course is under refinement.
The final course content may be slightly different than displayed. IATA reserves the right to change the course content without notice. Please see our Terms and Conditions.

Course code: TALS-06-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Technical requirements

Please verify your hardware, software and network to support your upcoming course with IATA Training

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of Safety Management System concepts
• Recommended level is Advanced
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.
• To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of our 3 virtual venues:

• Virtual Session Americas (IATA)
  Virtual classroom sessions will begin at the earliest at 10 am and end no later than 8 pm (UTC-5)
  e.g. Seattle 07:00-17:00, Lima 09:00-19:00, Montreal 10:00-20:00, Buenos Aires 11:00-21:00, London 15:00-01:00
• Virtual Session Asia (IATA)
  Virtual classroom sessions will begin at the earliest at 10 am and end no later than 7 pm (UTC+8)
  e.g. Dubai 06:00-15:00, New Delhi 07:30-16:30, Beijing 10:00-19:00, Singapore 10:00-19:00, Sydney 12:00-21:00, Auckland 14:00-23:00
• Virtual Session EMEA (IATA)
  Virtual classroom sessions will begin at the earliest from 9 am and end no later than 6 pm (UTC+2)
  e.g. London 08:00-17:00, Geneva 09:00-18:00, Dubai: 11:00-20:00, New Delhi 12:30-21:30, Beijing 15:00-24:00, Singapore 15:00-24:00

For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Assess the current degree of implementation in your organization and deploy an SMS implementation plan
• Apply ICAO’s safety management concepts and processes to your SMS
• Manage the SMS implementation workload as well as the deliverables for each stage of your plan
• Secure managerial support for your SMS changes
• Explain the benefits of having a SMS

Course content

• SMS overview
  • Check your knowledge
• SMS design and preparation knowledge
• Phased approach to SMS implementation
• SMS gap analysis and action tools
• Safety risk management
  • Reactive and proactive processes
• Operational safety assurance and promotion
• Safety reporting
• The management of change
• SMS continuous improvement
• Benefits of airlines having a SMS

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Safety specialists and managers
• Senior management
• Operational managers and supervisors

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.